Tunisia vs Netherlands — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-239CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · KANSAS CITY

Tunisia

1–3

Netherlands

Match events

Hazem Mastouriassist Hannibal Mejbri54'2–1
Rani KhediraOn: Mohamed Hadj Mahmoud67'
Anis Ben SlimaneOn: Elias Achouri68'
Mohamed Amine Ben HamidaOn: Mortadha Ben Ouanes68'
Ismael GharbiOn: Firas Chaouat75'
Hazem MastouriOn: Sebastian Tounekti90'

1–03'Ellyes Skhiri (OG)
1–17'Brian Brobbeyassist Virgil van Dijk
2–262'Jan Paul van Heckeassist Tijjani Reijnders
72'Frenkie de JongOn: Teun Koopmeiners
72'Tijjani ReijndersOn: Justin Kluivert
72'Donyell MalenOn: Crysencio Summerville
77'Brian BrobbeyOn: Memphis Depay
84'Cody GakpoOn: Noa Lang

TUNMatch statsNED

28%Possession72%

10Shots20

4Shots on Target7

4Corners6

11Fouls10

0Yellow Cards0

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0Red Cards0

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Tunisia — starting XI

5-3-2

Bench

22S. Ben Hsan
6D. Bronn
12M. Ben Ouanes
19F. Chaouat
4O. Rekik
7E. Achouri
26S. Tounekti
15H. Mahmoud
1C. Abdelmouhib
8E. Saad
24R. Chikhaoui
14K. Ayari
18R. Elloumi

Netherlands — starting XI

4-3-3

Bench

25J. Hato
13R. Roefs
15M. van de Ven
26Q. Timber
12M. Wieffer
24C. Summerville
17N. Lang
2L. Geertruida
7J. Kluivert
16G. Til
20T. Koopmeiners
9W. Weghorst
23M. Flekken
10M. Depay
3M. de Roon

All-time meetings

Tunisia wins

Draws

Netherlands wins

02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

27.2

Average Age

27.7

03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Tunisia

Jun 25

vs Netherlands

World Cup · Group Stage - 3 · Arrowhead Stadium

1–3

Jun 21

vs Japan

World Cup · Group Stage - 2 · Estadio BBVA

0–4

Jun 15

at Sweden

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · Estadio BBVA

1–5

Jun 6

at Belgium

Friendlies · Friendly International · Roi Baudouin

0–5

Jun 1

at Austria

Friendlies · Friendly International · Ernst Happel Stadion

0–1

Netherlands

Jun 25

at Tunisia

World Cup · Group Stage - 3 · Arrowhead Stadium

3–1

Jun 20

vs Sweden

World Cup · Group Stage - 2 · NRG Stadium

5–1

Jun 14

vs Japan

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · AT&T Stadium

2–2

Jun 8

vs Uzbekistan

Friendlies · Friendly International · Icahn Stadium

2–1

Jun 3

vs Algeria

Friendlies · Friendly International · De Kuip

0–1

05 · Key Battles

Three duels that decide it.

Tunisia travel to face the Netherlands in a group-stage showdown where midfield control and defensive shape will prove decisive. Three duels will define the encounter.

// Central midfield · The engine room

E. Skhiri

#17 · Eintracht Frankfurt

T. Reijnders

#14 · AC Milan

Two ball-carriers operating in the heart of the park, each tasked with controlling tempo for their side. Skhiri's bite and defensive positioning will be tested against Reijnders' press resistance and distribution, with the midfielder who controls the first 20 metres likely to set the tone for the entire match.

// Left winger vs Right back · The asymmetry

Achouri's directness and pace down the left wing will probe van de Ven's positional discipline early and often. Van de Ven's recovery speed is elite, but if Tunisia work the ball quickly, Achouri's intelligent movement could create dangerous crossing opportunities before the defender can reset.

// Centre back vs Striker · The aerial battle

Bronn's experience in Serie A will be crucial against Weghorst's physical presence and positioning in the box. The Tunisian defender must remain composed and use his frame effectively, as one lapse in concentration could gift the Dutch target-man a clear sight of goal.

07 · Win Probability